HOLLYWOOD OR BUST (1956; directed by Frank Tashlin) Dean and Jerry’s last picture. It’s a lighthearted, colorful, cross-country road trip, with a dog who almost steals the show. Martin’s annoyance with Lewis sometimes appears to be more than just acting. Lots of fun.

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KISS ME STUPID (1964; directed by Billy Wilder) Dino plays himself as a visitor to Climax, Nevada, in this dark and suggestive Billy Wilder comedy. Great lines, like “I need another Italian song like a giraffe needs a strep throat” and “You ain’t heard nothin’ sung until you heard me sung it!”. Also with Kim Novak.

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RIO BRAVO (1959; directed by Howard Hawks) Terrific western with Angie Dickinson, John Wayne, Walter Brennan and Ricky Nelson. Dean is a cowboy with a drinking problem and a reputation to repair.